Health
According to a study published on December 28, 2025, regarding the use of essays and poetry to treat mental illnesses, poetry is a tool that helps increase a person's psychological well-being. The study states that writing and reading poetry reduces anxiety and restlessness, and facilitates easier ways to express one's own feelings. Noting that this is an important part that can be included in the treatment of mental illnesses, health experts have advised further experiments in this area on this day.
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A "Child Health Clinic" dedicated to children's health has officially started its services in Malé on December 28, 2025. This clinic is a place established to provide specialized services needed for children's healthcare, regular vaccinations, and to ensure well-being. This service will make it easier for families living in Malé to access treatment for specialized children's illnesses. The opening of this clinic, as part of efforts to advance the health sector, is an important step towards increasing children's health security.
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While the work on the new building of Haa Alif Atoll Hospital is progressing at a rapid pace, the government has revealed that a large part of this project will be completed by December 28, 2025. Under this project, the concrete works of the hospital's new OPD area and wards have been completed, and the interior finishing works of the building and preparations for installing medical equipment are currently underway. Relevant parties are working tirelessly to complete this work, which is being carried out to provide quality health services to the people of the atoll, according to the set schedule. With this new building, a permanent solution will be found to the space constraints of the Atoll Hospital in Haa Dhihdhoo, and the quality of health services will be improved.
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A special training program has been launched on December 28, 2025, with the aim of enhancing the skills of Dhivehi therapists and improving the quality of treatment. This program is an important activity aimed at those working in the health sector, to familiarize them with modern facilities and new techniques. As a result, individuals seeking therapy services in different parts of the Maldives will have a greater opportunity to achieve more complete and desirable outcomes than before. Experts in the field will participate in these trainings, and arrangements have been made to provide Dhivehi therapists with information on the latest advancements in the field.
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The eye camp and health activities taking place in Maafushi today are special activities organized on December 28, 2025, to provide essential health services needed by the residents of that island. As part of this camp, specialist eye doctors are examining patients and providing necessary treatment and guidance for vision problems. In addition, the event today includes various sessions to increase general health awareness and provide information needed for a healthy lifestyle.
